Luke Bryan and his fellow American Idol judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie stopped by ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about the new season of the singing competition show, as well as each other.

The new season of Idol kicks off Sunday (February 16th) at 8pm ET on ABC.

Meanwhile, Luke is making his way up the country charts with his latest smash, “What She Wants Tonight.”

Shania Twain will appear on ABC’s The View on Friday (February 7th).

Shania Twain is extending her Let’s Go! Vegas residency at Zappos Theater with new shows August through December. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14th at 10am PT. Get more information here.

Vince Gill, Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves and many more artists will be featured in the new film, Bluebird, which chronicles the famed Bluebird Café in Nashville. The movie, which will also include Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood, Eric Paslay and Steve Earle, will air February 19th at 8pm ET on CMT.

Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are among the artists featured in the new Time Life blu-ray video, CMA Awards Live Greatest Moments: 2008-2015, on March 3rd. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton will also be included.

Parker McCollum will perform at the Born & Raised Music Festival June 5th – 7th in Pryor, Oklahoma. Tickets to the three-day event, which will also feature performances by Willie Nelson and Hank Williams, Jr., go on sale February 14th.

Luke Bryan has just scored his 29th Top 10 single with his latest smash, “What She Wants Tonight.” The song, written by Luke, Ross Copperman, Hillary Lindsey and Jon Nite and produced by Jeff and Jody Stevens, is the follow up to Luke’s 23rd career No. 1 single “Knockin’ Boots” and is the second release from his upcoming studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, due April 24th.

Luke says he was really excited about the “infectious” song as it was coming together. “Ross came in, and he had the track and that drum loop in the front kind of dialed in, and the second I heard it, it was just really, really infectious. And then we were able to just really put a really great lyric (together) with a high energy track. When we came up with the hook – ‘She gets what she wants/and I get to be what she wants tonight,’ I was just, it just felt like something that could be played on the radio and it felt like something like that’s what women want to hear. They want to have a confident guy kind of singing to them in that way, and I hadn’t been this excited about a song in some time.”

The Georgia native is currently in the midst of taping American Idol, which is set to debut February 16th. He’s also set to launch his new tour, Proud to Be Right Here, May 28th in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This Sunday (February 2nd), millions of people around the world will be tuning in to the Super Bowl (the Big Game), including some of your favorite country artists. Some will be rooting for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, while others will be pulling for the Jimmy Garoppolo-led San Francisco 49ers.

Check out all the action at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on Sunday at 6:30pm ET on FOX.

Luke Bryan wrapped his sixth consecutive sold-out CRASH MY PLAYA event in the Riviera Cancun region of Mexico on Saturday night. Luke headlined two of the four nightly concerts with Jason Aldean and Old Dominion headlining the additional nights. The event also included performances by Dustin Lynch, Lee Brice, Scotty McCreery, Granger Smith, Jordan Davis, Jon Langston, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack, Kendell Marvel and DJ Rock.

CRASH MY PLAYA kicked off last Wednesday with four fun filled days of performances with daily pool parties, nightly concerts and the addition this year of late-night party sets. Fans experience one of a kind performances from all the artists participating as they join each other on stage or hang out side of stage to watch the fun. Among the many guest and surprise appearances included Luke welcoming and introducing Old Dominion to their first headline CRASH MY PLAYA set, Dustin playing a marathon 3-hour pool party set, Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum) making a surprise appearance at the festival performing a few songs with Luke and Jason, then Luke’s Mom LeClaire joining for a dance onstage and Dustin singing with Luke to close out the festival on the rainy final night.

Luke also filmed a new music video during his time in Mexico that will be out some time after his new album BORN HERE, LIVE HERE, DIE HERE is released on April 24th.

CRASH MY PLAYA 2020 was hosted at just one resort for the first time at the Moon Palace Cancún which ranks among the best in the region on TripAdvisor. The four-night tropical getaway and concert experience was designed and produced by CID Presents as the ultimate all-inclusive Caribbean concert vacation. Guests were not only treated to poolside and nightly beachfront concerts, but were also provided with airport transportation, 24-hour concierge, optional daily activities and off-site adventures such as ATV’s and Zip Lines, Catamaran, Snorkeling, Deep Sea Fishing and more. The event was self-produced by the production arm of CID Entertainment, the premier music travel and fan-focused experiential agency. Having developed and implemented VIP and travel packages for Luke’s tours for years, CID was the perfect partner for CRASH MY PLAYA, designing a country music festival where fans could see their favorite artists on stage and enjoy the sun, beach, food and adventures with their friends.

Plans for CRASH MY PLAYA 2021 are underway.

Luke is currently making his way up the country charts with his latest smash hit, “What She Wants Tonight.”

Luke Bryan is ready to head south of the border for his sixth annual CRASH MY PLAYA 2020. The SOLD-OUT destination concert event in the Riviera Cancun region of Mexico is set to begin Wednesday (January 22nd) and will run through Saturday (January 25th). This year’s even will include Luke’s buddy Jason Aldean, as well as performances by Jordan Davis, Caylee Hammack, Jon Langston, Old Dominion, Lee Brice, Scotty McCreery, Granger Smith, Tenille Townes, Kendall Marvel, DJ Rock, and Dustin Lynch, who is the only artist who has appeared all six years of the event.

“Crash My Playa is the most enjoyable things I’ve ever done in my career. To get to go mid-to-late January down in Mexico, get a good suntan on and go sing your music and just have a big onstage party,” says Luke. “The past couple of years, I have called my buddy Jason Aldean, and he, I think he’s been having children. He’s been doing stuff like that, and finally he’s got a window where he’s gonna make it this year, and I’m excited to hang with him down at the beach. The beauty of having Jason is the night he’s on stage, I can crash the stage and vice versa. He and I can play some old songs he and I used to play when we were on tour together there. So, it’ll be real, real organic and authentic up there, and it’s just gonna be fun hanging with Jason in Mexico, and I’m so glad he signed on to be a part of it.”

The Caribbean beach vacation will be the biggest event yet and will feature Luke headlining two nights during the all-inclusive concert vacation. Jason Aldean will be making his debut Crash My Playa appearance headlining one of the four nightly concerts.

CRASH MY PLAYA 2020 will be hosted at just one resort for the first time in 2020 at the Moon Palace Cancún. From sun-up to sun-down, the resort sizzles with energy and is ranked amongst the best in the region on TripAdvisor. This oceanfront sanctuary offers a vibrant spectrum of magnificent rooms, all-inclusive food and drink, 24-hour concierge service, relaxing pools, on-site restaurants, and bars, as well as plenty of activities on both land and sea, including offsite adventures to Isla Mujeres, Rio Secreto, and Chichen Itza.

The Georgia native is currently making his way up the country charts with his latest single, “What She Wants Tonight.” He just announced that he’ll release his seventh studio album Born Here, Live Here, Die Here on April 24^th and will hit the road with his Proud to Be Right Here Tour on May 28th in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Since wrapping up the last ten years as the “Most Heard Artist of the Decade,” as named by Country Aircheck, Luke Bryan looks ahead into 2020 and announces plans for a new studio album and a 2020 tour. Toda, he announced the news to his fans first on all his socials platforms. Watch it HERE.

Luke will release his seventh studio album BORN HERE, LIVE HERE, DIE HERE on April 24th. It’s the follow up to 2017’s WHAT MAKES YOU COUNTRY album which became his third consecutive release to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 and his fifth #1 debut on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart.

Luke will kick off his “PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR” on May 28th in Cincinnati, Ohio at Riverbend Music Center and will play nearly 40 shows before wrapping in the fall. Morgan Wallen is the special guest on the tour with openers Caylee Hammack, on first half, and Runaway June, the last half of tour. Select dates on sale to the Nut House, Luke’s fan club, Tuesday, January 28th and select dates on sale to the public Friday, January 31st.

“‘Proud to be right here’ is a phrase from my new album’s title track, BORN HERE, LIVE HERE, DIE HERE (written by Jameson Rodgers, Josh Thompson, Jake Mitchell),” said Luke. “From the moment I first heard it, I loved that this song related so closely to how I grew up and how I still have so many ties to my hometown. It’s a connection I feel is so important in country music. I am truly so thankful to have the opportunity to make music for my fans and to look out into the crowds each night from stage and be proud of what we’ve created. And I’m excited to get on the road with these guest artists too. I’ve been watching what Morgan is building with his fans and it has been so fun to watch! I know with him, Caylee and Runaway June on this tour it’s going to be such a high energy night for everyone.”

Luke fans can bundle their tour tickets with an album. Each pair of online tickets purchased for Luke’s “PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR” includes one (1) CD copy of his new album BORN HERE, LIVE HERE, DIE HERE through 11/30/2020.

Liption is the official sponsor of the “PROUD TO BE HERE TOUR.” CITI is the official presale credit card and as such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets through Citi Entertainment^SM  beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10am through Thursday, Jan. 30 at 10pm. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Additionally, Live Nation is the official tour promoter and fans can first purchase tickets beginning Jan. 24th for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com

Luke is currently climbing the country charts with his latest hit, “What She Wants Tonight.”

“PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR”

5/28/2020                Cincinnati, OH                       Riverbend Music Center

5/29/2020                St. Louis, MO                         Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

5/30/2020                Brandon, MS                          Brandon Amphitheater

6/5/2020                  Orange Beach, AL                  The Wharf Amphitheater

6/18/2020                Darien Center, NY                 Darien Lake Amphitheater

6/19/2020                Hartford, CT                           Xfinity Theatre

6/20/2020                Columbia, MD                        Merriweather Post Pavilion

6/25/2020                Milwaukee, WI                       Summerfest at American Family Insurance Amphitheater*

7/16/2020                San Diego, CA                        North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre**

7/17/2020                Mtn View, CA                        Shoreline Amphitheatre

7/18/2020                Sacramento, CA                     Toyota Amphitheatre

7/23/2020                Bend, OR                                Les Schwab Amphitheater

7/24/2020                Bend, OR                                Les Schwab Amphitheater

7/25/2020                Portland, OR                           Sunlight Supply Amphitheater

7/30/2020                Nashville, TN                         Bridgestone Arena

7/31/2020                Little Rock, AR                      Simmons Bank Arena

8/4/2020                  New York, NY                       Madison Square Garden

8/5/2020                  Gilford, NH                            Bank of NH Pavilion

8/6/2020                  Gilford, NH                            Bank of NH Pavilion

8/14/2020                Bangor, ME                            Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion

8/21/2020                Virginia Beach, VA                Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

8/23/2020                Bristow, VA                           Jiffy Lube Live

8/28/2020                Charlotte, NC                         PNC Music Pavilion

8/29/2020                Raleigh, NC                            Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

8/30/2020                Charleston, SC                        to be announced….

9/24/2020                Des Moines, IA                      Wells Fargo Arena

9/25/2020                St. Paul, MN                           Xcel Energy Center

9/26/2020                Green Bay, WI                        Resch Center

10/1/2020                Bossier City, LA                     CenturyLink Center

10/2/2020                Lafayette, LA                          Cajundome

10/8/2020                Fresno, CA                             Save Mart Center

10/9/2020                Los Angeles, CA                    Staples Center**

10/10/2020              San Bernardino, CA               Glen Helen Amphitheater**

Morgan Wallen on all dates except **

Morgan only*

Caylee Hammack May 28- July 31

Runaway June August 4- October 10

Listen to Luke’s PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR playlist.

About Luke Bryan
In 2019, Luke was named as the first-ever recipient of the ACM’s Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party as presented to him during a Grand Ole Opry appearance. The ACM Album of the Decade Award recognizes an album that has impacted country music over the decade. The factors considered include the success of singles at radio, album concept, commercial media, sales and streaming, artistic merit and ACM Award recognition. Billboard said, “it wasn’t just his star power that made Crash My Party special, as most of the album’s singles — like the poignant “Drink a Beer” and nostalgic “Roller Coaster” — were more focused on Bryan’s heartfelt croon as opposed to the party anthems that “bro country” made popular at that time.”

22 of Bryan’s 23 #1 hits have been in the last decade including his breakthrough hit ““Country Girl Shake It For Me” which was included in Billboard Magazine’s “100 Songs that Defined a Decade” list out last month. Other #1 hits include “I Don’t Want This Night To End,” “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Everyday,” “Play It Again” and poignant songs like “Fast,” “Drink A Beer” and “Most People Are Good,” which Music Row named Song of the Year in 2018 and Rolling Stone at its peak touted “it’s message – coming from a star on the level of Luke Bryan – is important in the country music world.”

Luke’s headline concert tours have played for over one million fans every year for the last six years with four of those reaching 1.5 million. In total Luke has performed for nearly 12 million fans in the last ten years. His 2019 “Sunset Repeat Tour” wrapped this fall with his 36^th career headline stadium concert at Ford Field in Detroit and during the show Luke was presented with a new music plaque signifying his continued domination in the format with more RIAA certified digital singles than any other country artist with 54 million digital singles, 12.5 million albums and Seven billion streams. Luke has four Platinum albums, two 4x-Platinum albums, seven RIAA certified albums, 22 Platinum singles and 12 Multi-Platinum singles.

In this past decade Luke has presented ten Farm Tours (11 years career total), seven headline tours, six years of Spring Break shows and six Crash My Playa concert events. He was recognized as a CMT Artist of the Year six consecutive times, was twice named the Entertainer of the Year by BOTH the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association and was honored as a NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year. In total Luke has won over 40 music awards including six ACM awards, six CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, two CMA awards, an iHeart and a Teen Choice award and more.

This March Luke will continue his role as a celebrity judge on ABC’s American Idol.